Managing and Supporting Student Diversity in Higher Education

Managing and Supporting Student Diversity in Higher Education
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 255
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ISBN-10 : 9781780633855
ISBN-13 : 1780633858
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Book Synopsis Managing and Supporting Student Diversity in Higher Education by : Robyn Benson

Download or read book Managing and Supporting Student Diversity in Higher Education written by Robyn Benson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2013-07-31 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Government initiatives in many countries emphasise social inclusion in higher education, resulting in a more diverse student population. This presents opportunities and challenges for academic and professional staff in managing and supporting these students. Managing and Supporting Student Diversity in Higher Education focuses on how students succeed amidst a culture of widening participation. The book is divided into seven chapters. The first introduces current literature and policies to present an international perspective on widening participation in higher education. The following five chapters present students' stories on topics including getting into higher education, the international experience, coping with education later in life, and identity. Stories are followed by implications for management and support, and discussion topics for practitioners. The book concludes by looking at how students succeed in higher education and the implications for managing and supporting student diversity. - Provides an accessible and practical resource using students' own voices - Emphasises how students from diverse backgrounds succeed in higher education - Offers in-depth personal insights into issues facing learners from diverse backgrounds

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